SALT LAKE CITY, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NYSE: USNA), a global nutritional supplements company, was presented four Best of State Awards for its dietary supplements, nutrition beverage and personal care line. To date, USANA has received 25 Best of State awards since 2003, (including the Best of State Statue in 2008 and 2012) and sells its award-winning products in 18 international markets.

"Year after year, our products are recognized for their outstanding quality and improving the lives of individuals not only in this state but around the world," said USANA Chief Communications Officer Dan Macuga. "It is a privilege to be honored with the best of the best in the state of Utah."

This is the tenth consecutive year USANA has been recognized as having the best dietary supplements and the third year it has been acknowledged for its extensive line of health and nutrition products. Additionally, USANA's Rev3 Energy® drink earned its fifth straight title since its 2009 launch, while the company's skin-care line, Sense™, was honored with its fifth medal for its patented self-preserving technology.

The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

USANA has also received recognition for its research and development department and was named Utah's best employer in 2010.

For more information about USANA's products and company, visit USANA.com.

About USANAFounded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements and personal care, energy and weight-management products in its FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. USANA's products, used by more than 600 professional athletes, are developed by the company's award-winning team of scientists and sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates in 18 international markets. USANA has earned NSF Certified for Sport® certification for its SportsPak, Essentials™ (Chelated Mineral and Mega Antioxidant), Proflavanol® C100, Active Calcium™, Procosa® and BiOmega™ products. It has also earned NSF dietary supplement certification for its HealthPak™.